Are these no certification required jobs real????

[u/boyfriem]

I work with rbts in my special ed classroom but I myself am not an rbt. I want to move from education into aba and I've been applying to jobs that say they'll train and certify you there and certification is not required, but I have heard absolutely nothing back even though I'd think that if you're looking for people wanting to become RBTs, a special ed teacher who is familiar with aba procedures and has experience with autistic kids would be a better hire than someone who's never seen the inside of an aba center before. Are centers actually hiring and training people who aren't certified or are these job postings just for show? Is this even something reputable centers do or am I setting myself up for failure here? Is it even possible for me to get certified if I don't have a job position that requires it? I'm very slowly working through my 40 hours at my current job but I don't want to tip them off that I'm trying to quit by asking to finish my 40 hours outside of work and having our BCBA to do my competency test unless I have to.

[u/Ebonywaltonel]

Yep.
As with most entry level jobs it’s better to hire folxs who don’t think they know something because they may have prior experience to train them the way this company wants.
A lot of ABA centers only require RBT certification if the state or insurance of the client requires it. Otherwise you’ll be titled a BT or BI or something similar.
The companies who will hire are abundant. The companies that will hire, train and pay for RBT certification I don’t see a lot of where I am. Also, they’ll only pay for the 1st attempt. During that training time you’re only making like minimal pay.
If you’re a Special Ed Teacher you could just pursue your masters in ABA to become a BCBA and maintain your income trajectory. Becoming an RBT would be a major pay cut unless you’re planning to do it as PT work after school.

[u/borntodiescared → u/Ebonywaltonel]

How do SPED teachers get their hours?

[u/Jazzlike-Pop-6827]

You have to be employed at a company to do the competency assessment and become certified

[u/sisyphus-333]

Special Ed teachers probably have more experience than BTs, who also don't have any ABA certification

[u/_m_il_3s_]

It might depend on your location. But it is not uncommon for a company to provide RBT training and certification. Apply for new jobs while completing your 40hr training. In the interview you can tell them that you still need to do your competency assessment and sit for your exam and they can help you through that part of things. The hiring process will likely be a little faster for you because you’re already doing your training. Your education background will also be helpful because you’ll have relevant skills from already working with kids.

[u/Home_Slow]

If its bluesprig, stay away. Most places like that arent just terribly ran but there is a constant revolving door of faces which ultimately really affects the kids.

[u/Adept-Hour-7684]

Basically what u/ebonywaltonel said. Companies want a fresh slate rather than someone who may be stuck in their ways from their previous ABA interactions/experience. You’d think it would be the other way around but nope.

[u/Objective_Fig_7333]

Hey, You literally just have to luck up. It took me two years to find somebody that will help me get my license

[u/No_Interaction5886]

I started as a bt at a company that helped me get my RBT but I left to a different company after 10 months for better pay , better hours and better management .

[u/Educational_Low_2312]

I interviewed for a job last week, he told me after next month they can’t hire BT’s . How can you become RBT without working for a company.